Dental Arts of Florida provides comprehensive pediatric dentistry options in Jacksonville, FL, offering preventive and restorative treatments to help children maintain healthy smiles in a comfortable, friendly environment.
Dental Arts of Florida allows children, parents, and other family members to receive routine and advanced dental care at one Jacksonville practice.
Dental Arts of Florida accepts Cherry, CareCredit, insurance benefits, FSA funds, debit and credit cards, cash, and checks to help families plan care.
Exams, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and home-care guidance help protect developing teeth and identify concerns early.
The team uses clear explanations, patient pacing, and age-appropriate comfort techniques, with carefully monitored sedation available when clinically suitable.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Rated Jacksonville Dental Office · Family-Owned · Serving Gate Parkway, Baymeadows, Southside & Beyond · Flexible Financing Available
Dental anxiety often starts in childhood, and we’re determined to stop it before it begins. Our team uses gentle techniques, friendly explanations, and plenty of patience so kids leave smiling. For nervous children or bigger treatments, we also offer safe sedation dentistry options in Jacksonville, FL.
No juggling separate offices for kids and parents. From your toddler’s first checkup to your own cleanings, crowns, or cosmetic care, our Jacksonville dental office cares for every age under one roof.
We accept most insurance plans and offer flexible financing through Cherry and CareCredit, plus FSA, debit, credit, cash, and check, so budget never has to stand between your child and a healthy smile.
We’re located at 7645 Gate Parkway, Suite 103, Jacksonville, FL 32256; minutes from St. Johns Town Center, Baymeadows, Deerwood, and Southside.
Gentle checkups every six months help us catch small problems before they become painful (and expensive) ones. We remove plaque and tartar, check tooth and jaw development, and turn every cleaning into a mini lesson on brushing and flossing that actually sticks.
Quick, painless fluoride applications strengthen growing enamel and dramatically reduce the risk of cavities, one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your child’s teeth between visits.
Kids’ back molars are cavity magnets. Sealants are a thin protective coating brushed onto the chewing surfaces of molars that block out food and bacteria for years. The process takes minutes and requires no drilling or numbing.
If a cavity does appear, we treat it gently with natural-looking, tooth-colored fillings, no scary metal, no lectures, and a comfort-first approach that keeps kids relaxed from start to finish.
Some kids need a little extra help feeling calm. Our safe, carefully monitored sedation options let anxious children get the care they need without fear or tears.
As your child grows, we monitor bite and alignment and can guide teens toward discreet options like CandidPro clear aligners when the time is right — all coordinated from one familiar office.
We know the first appointment sets the tone for a lifetime of dental health. Here’s how we make it easy:
Primary teeth act as space holders for the adult teeth developing underneath the gums. When a baby tooth is lost too early due to decay or injury, nearby teeth can shift into the empty space, leading to crowding or crooked permanent teeth later on.
Untreated decay can spread to surrounding teeth and, in some cases, damage the permanent tooth forming underneath. Early cavities are also one of the most common and most preventable chronic conditions in children.
Children who begin regular dental visits early are far more likely to feel comfortable at the dentist as adults, rather than developing dental anxiety. Positive early experiences build lifelong habits around brushing, flossing, and routine checkups.
Catching a small cavity, a misaligned bite, or a thumb-sucking habit early often means a simpler, less invasive fix than waiting until the problem grows.
| Cavities The most common chronic childhood disease, caused by bacteria, sugar, and inconsistent brushing | Baby Tooth Decay Including early childhood caries, sometimes linked to prolonged bottle or sippy cup use |
| Tooth Sensitivity Discomfort with hot, cold, or sweet foods | Gum Disease Early-stage gingivitis caused by plaque buildup along the gumline |
| Dental Injuries Chipped, cracked, or knocked-out teeth from falls or sports | Grinding Teeth (Bruxism) Common in young children, often linked to stress or bite misalignment |
| Crooked Teeth Crowding or spacing issues that may need early orthodontic evaluation | Thumb Sucking Effects Prolonged sucking habits that can shift tooth and jaw alignment |
By their first birthday, or within six months of their first tooth erupting – whichever comes first. Early visits help us catch issues sooner and help your child grow up comfortable at the dentist.
Every six months, just like adults. Regular visits let us spot cavities early, apply preventive treatments like fluoride and sealants, and keep your child’s development on track.
Absolutely. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth, guide proper jaw development, and affect speech and nutrition. Decay in baby teeth can also spread to permanent teeth forming underneath.
Yes, this is one of the things we do best. Our team is patient, gentle, and experienced with anxious kids, and we offer safe sedation options for children who need extra support.
For a knocked-out permanent tooth, keep it moist (in milk or saliva), avoid touching the root, and call us immediately. For chips or toothaches, call (904) 822-9786 and we’ll get your child seen as quickly as possible.
